ESPP & Retirement Benefits Manager (Hybrid)

AECOM Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to join our Global Benefits & Well-being team in a hybrid role. The role provides professional level support to the administration of retirement benefits and ESPP programs.

The candidate should have extensive ESPP experience and knowledge of 423 IRC, SEC, ERISA requirements. Flex schedules may be available, and this position can be based from anywhere in the US with an office presence as needed.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on ESPP experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Section 423 ESPP, SEC regulations, ERISA, DOL, and IRS requirements.
• Prior experience managing global ESPP programs for publicly traded company stock programs.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary ESPP subject matter expert, owning plan administration, design recommendations, and participant experience.
• Oversee ESPP operations across enrollment, purchase periods, payroll deductions, refunds, qualified dispositions, and data file maintenance.
• Maintain ESPP benefits records, manage vendors and ensure accurate data exchange and reconciliations.
• Support ESPP communications, including educational materials explaining plan design and employee value.
• Ensure compliance with IRC Section 423, global tax regulations, and securities laws.
• Collaborate with Total Rewards, Compensation, and Equity teams to ensure alignment across benefit programs.

Skills

ESPP experience

Project management

Problem-solving

Global program coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business

Tools

Workday

ADP

Oracle

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Benefits Program Manager - Retirement Plans to join our Global Benefits & Well-being team in a hybrid role. The role provides professional level support to the administration of retirement benefits and ESPP programs.

The candidate should have extensive ESPP experience and knowledge of 423 IRC, SEC, ERISA requirements. Flex schedules may be available, and this position can be based from anywhere in the US with an office presence as needed.